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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

X4 VBYMOT history

X4 VBY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 125,678 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

X4 VBY blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
125,678 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X4 VBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X4 VBY was last recorded at 125,678 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,676 miles · 27 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,678 miles
  • 2025 – 121,370 miles
  • 2024 – 116,420 miles
  • 2023 – 112,325 miles
  • 2022 – 108,929 miles
  • 2021 – 106,029 miles
  • 2020 – 94,503 miles
  • 2019 – 86,655 miles
  • 2018 – 75,162 miles
  • 2017 – 66,558 miles
  • 2016 – 57,180 miles
  • 2015 – 45,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,678 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,678 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    125,678 miles
    Test number
    562026469679
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail125,676 miles (+4,306)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,676 miles
    Test number
    248206279374
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass121,370 miles (+4,950)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    121,370 miles
    Test number
    744333764841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    116,420 miles
    Test number
    584598147993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail116,419 miles (+4,094)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,419 miles
    Test number
    349600339418
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass112,325 miles (+3,396)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    112,325 miles
    Test number
    508699645486
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass108,929 miles (+2,900)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    108,929 miles
    Test number
    600619154789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,029 miles (+11,526)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    106,029 miles
    Test number
    885407617297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,503 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    94,503 miles
    Test number
    129887373286
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail94,502 miles (+7,847)1 dangerous2 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,502 miles
    Test number
    345454276026
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass86,655 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    86,655 miles
    Test number
    931662348880
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively And Offside Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And Offside Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted And Offside Rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  12. Fail86,655 miles (+11,493)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,655 miles
    Test number
    203619527197
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively And Offside Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And Offside Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted And Offside Rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  13. Pass75,162 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    75,162 miles
    Test number
    309240802956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail75,066 miles (+8,508)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,066 miles
    Test number
    705312305204
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (alloy) (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (alloy) (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass66,558 miles (+9,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    66,558 miles
    Test number
    787753014998
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass57,180 miles (+11,535)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    57,180 miles
    Test number
    999107849237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,645 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    45,645 miles
    Test number
    927538155047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about X4 VBY

Does X4 VBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X4 VBY is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X4 VBY?
The MOT on X4 VBY is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X4 VBY done?
X4 VBY was recorded at 125,678 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 7,270 miles a year.
Has X4 VBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X4 VBY has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on X4 VBY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on X4 VBY find?
X4 VBY passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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